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Types and Classifications of Computers

The document classifies computers into various types based on mechanism and size. It details digital, analog, and hybrid computers, along with supercomputers, mainframe computers, mini computers, and microcomputers. Each type is described with its characteristics and common applications.

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Types and Classifications of Computers

The document classifies computers into various types based on mechanism and size. It details digital, analog, and hybrid computers, along with supercomputers, mainframe computers, mini computers, and microcomputers. Each type is described with its characteristics and common applications.

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Lecture#2

Types of Computers

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b. Classification by Mechanism

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Digital Computers

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Analog Computers

• Analog computers works on continuous information.


• The input data is not a number but physical quantity like pressure,
speed, voltage, temperature.
• Examples of analog computers: thermometer, speedometer, etc.

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Hybrid Computers

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Examples

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c. Classification by Size

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Super Computers

• Most powerful & expensive computers.


• Fastest

• Used:
• weather predictions
• Molecular chemistry, nuclear research simulations.
• Governmental agencies for heavy jobs.
• Large international corporations for fast calculations

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Mainframe computers

• very powerful, very fast.

• very huge in size, generate a lot of so requires a lot of cooling to


operate.

• Used by big organizations to manage large amount of centralized


data. Like: banks, hospitals, universities, etc.

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Mini Computers
• Larger than a microcomputer, but smaller than a mainframe.
• It is used to serve multiple users.
• also known as mid-range servers.

• Used in:
• Factories for process control, inventory, etc.

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Micro Computers (PC)

• also called personal computers (PC).


• are small and consists of a microchip processor.
• available in desktop size, notebook size and
handheld.
• Can be used at home, education and business
applications.

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Micro Computers Types

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